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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2024
2 points

Little, I think I have something else. Its not a motor delay. Its the rhythmic tapping thing. Any info about that?...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2024
1 points

Research desensitization and voluntary stuttering. Stutter on purpose in front of a mirror for a few weeks. Pay attention to any movements you have added on to the stutter and challenge yourself to le...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposurePhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2024
1 points

If anyone is interested, here is an explanation regarding our neurology: * "*The underlying pathophysiological mechanism of* ***neurogenic stuttering*** *is not yet fully understood. Contributing to ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & Weight+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 20, 2024
3 points

I’m not sure I see the connection. But I suppose feelings of sexual frustration and blocks during speech both deal with a buildup of tension?...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 20, 2024
3 points

Can you divert to your hands instead as this wouldn’t look as strange….in the kindest way. I completely understand. I think practice speaking, breathing exercises and even singing or chewing gum to re...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
postr/StutterMay 19, 2024
7 points

How do I avoid this?

How do I avoid this? Hello people. 26-year-old male stutterer here. My stutter mainly consists of blocks. However, during said blocks, I feel so much physical tension that I re-direct it to my eyes, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
4 points

Hey! I have the most issues with my first name too. Here are some things that may help; 1. Activate your voice before you start talking such as "Hi, I'm B" 2. Breathe out BEFORE you start the B soun...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesFluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2024
3 points

Darn. I have the rhythmic taping thing. Can you tell me more, PLEASE? I've never associated this with my stuttering nor has anyone else....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Cycles & RandomnessPhysical Tension
postr/StutterMay 17, 2024
13 points

Poem I Wrote About Stuttering while Ordering Food

Poem I Wrote About Stuttering while Ordering Food As I open the glass door my heart races Like a track star on their last lap I wonder if I will collapse Walking up to the counter I wonder if ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesStress & Fight/FlightFrustration & Anger+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
2 points

Also I am not able to do soft speech - every word I say standalone & basically end with force like laptopp, openn, etc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
2 points

They called it chewing gum speech when I was in speech therapy as a kid. It does definitely work. Also soft speech (essentially don't hit consonants as hard)...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
3 points

I try to redirect my blocks into repetition and prolongation. Blocks and my facial expression together make me look pissed off for no reason sometimes so that's why I try to redirect. I feel less awk...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & ProlongationsPhysical Tension
postr/StutterMay 15, 2024
10 points

Was recommended prolongation speaking in therapy

Was recommended prolongation speaking in therapy Hi All, I was advised to speak in prolongation technique in speech therapy . I tried it while both reading from a book & in conversation. I am able ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2024
9 points

Depending on the person, I gaze deep into their eyes as I twitch and grunt my words out. Make them uncomfortable....

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposurePhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 11, 2024
14 points

It's true singing stops the stuttering. It's also true that different kinds of voices you can make also tends to stop the stutters (IN MY CASE). I have a pretty silly friend group so it's natural when...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 11, 2024
2 points

Omg, thank you sm! Yes this might sound like me, I'm a pretty anxious person and constantly think about what people say about me. It also doesn't help that I tend to get talked over and ignored so may...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & SubstitutionPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2024
1 points

My stuttering was severe. Never a fluent sentence. Jaw lock, eyes closed, running out of breath blocks....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2024
2 points

I struggle more on Zoom, and nowadays everyone wants to Zoom (for what used to be phone calls). On a call I find people brush off weird noises/pauses, but on a Zoom they see your weird facial contorti...

Speech & StutteringSchool & Work
Physical TensionSchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2024
1 points

I am lucky to have never been bullied or mocked. The most hurtful experience for me was during my thesis presentation at university. I experienced the worst blocks of my life, and there was a professo...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2024
3 points

It's different for me, I might stutter less when I read alone, but I still stutter. I also stutter when I speak to pets and kids, contrary to the popular belief that I wouldn't. I feel like my stutter...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionNeurological & Brain